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2020-2021 EH Student Handbook & Program of Studies

Speech and Language Support
The Speech and Language program is designed to teach or correct communication skills when these skills are delayed
or absent. This is a contracted service through the Allegheny Intermediate Unit and is available to students identified
through the screening process.

Vision Support
The Vision Support program is designed to address needs of special education students who are deficient in the area
of sensory development. This is a contracted service through the Allegheny Intermediate Unit and is available to
students identified through the screening process.
STEPPING STONES CHILD CARE

The Stepping Stones Children’s Center provides before and after school care for school aged children in the
elementary schools. The program begins at 6:30 a.m. and continues until the school day begins at 8:15 a.m. The
after-school program begins at 3:05 p.m. and is open until 6:30 p.m. Please note that this service is not part of Eden
Hall and our staff is not involved in supervision of the students. All questions or concerns related to your child at
Stepping Stones should be directed to the Stepping Stones Children’s Care Center.
STUDENT PLACEMENT

Assignment of students to a classroom is a very important decision. The student placement process begins in early
spring when parents are invited to complete a Parent Input Form that identifies the environment best suited for their
child. This form is not required; however, if parents feel they have special concerns for their child, it is available.
Requests for specific teachers or pairing with specific friends cannot be accommodated and are not accepted.

In late spring, the principal, elementary counselor, teachers, and support staff meet to discuss the best possible class
placement to meet the needs of each student. Consideration is given to number equality and gender balance. Other
factors such as addressing special academic needs of students, and providing the overall best match between student
and teacher are also considered. This is a complex, comprehensive, multi- criteria based process that is completed
with great care by school personnel. In August, class placement information is made available to all parents and
students.

SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS & AUDIO RECORDINGS
Under School Board Policy No. 816 (Use of Video Surveillance Cameras), the District is permitted to use video
surveillance in any school building, on school district property, or on any transportation vehicle being used by the
District. The district does monitor district buildings, property and transportation vehicles with surveillance cameras
and individuals using any such facilities should expect that such surveillance may occur. In addition, the use of audio
recordings is permitted on school district transportation vehicles (Policy No. 810.2). If audio recording is being used
on a district transportation vehicle, a notice indicating that such recording may occur will be placed within the vehicle.

TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER USE
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School uses technology as a tool to improve and enhance student learning. With the use
of technology throughout the school, students are expected to use computers in a responsible manner. Students and
their parents/guardians are expected to abide by the guidelines set forth in the “Student Access to Technology
Resources Agreement.” This agreement outlines a student’s responsibility for using technology at school. Please refer
to the Pine-Richland School Board Policy #815 for additional information regarding appropriate use of technology.

TEXTBOOKS
Students are responsible for all textbooks and library books issued to them. Should a textbook or library book be lost
or damaged it will be the responsibility of the student to pay for the damaged or lost book. The cost of the book will
be determined by the replacement cost the district must pay.

TOYS AND GAMES
Students are not permitted to bring toys and electronic games to school, unless approved by the principal or the
principal’s designee. Toys and games can present a safety hazard as well as a distraction from learning. When toys
and games get broken or lost the school cannot be held liable.

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